Festival de Théâtre à l'Abbaye

Theater Festival in the historic setting of the Royal Abbey

Saint-Jean-d'Angély — Charente-Maritime (17) Since 2015
Music Ecology Social Economy
Festival de Théâtre à l'Abbaye
Edition
2026
Théâtre à l'Abbaye

About Théâtre à l'Abbaye

The Festival de Théâtre à l'Abbaye takes place in the exceptional setting of the Royal Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This festival highlights contemporary and classical theatrical creations in a place steeped in history. Spectators can discover varied plays in a unique atmosphere blending heritage and artistic creation.
Dates 08 Jul — 18 Jul 2026
Location Saint-Jean-d'Angély (17)
Prices 12.00€ — 18.00€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.

Edition 2026

Théâtre à l'Abbaye — edition 2026

11th edition of the theater festival at the Royal Abbey

Festival 2026

The 11th edition of the Festival de Théâtre à l'Abbaye promises a rich and varied program mixing classical, contemporary theater, and innovative performances. The festival continues to explore the possible dialogues between historical heritage and artistic creation.

Highlights Théâtre à l'Abbaye 2026

  • Eclectic program of theatrical performances
  • Discovery of the abbatial heritage
  • Open-air performances
  • Meetings and workshops

Prices Théâtre à l'Abbaye 2026

From €12 to €18 depending on the show
Edition 2027

Théâtre à l'Abbaye — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 8 July to 18 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Théâtre à l'Abbaye

Practical Information

Location

Royal Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély
9 Place de l'Abbaye
17400 Saint-Jean-d'Angély

Access

  • By car: A10 exit Saint-Jean-d'Angély, parking near the abbey
  • By train: Saint-Jean-d'Angély station (Niort-Saintes line)
  • By bus: Regional lines serving Saint-Jean-d'Angély

Prices

  • Full price: €12-€18 depending on the show
  • Reduced price: €8-€12 (students, job seekers)
  • Free for children under 12

A festival at the heart of heritage

The Festival de Théâtre à l'Abbaye takes over the Royal Abbey of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, a historic monument inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list on the paths of Santiago de Compostela. This majestic setting offers a perfect backdrop for contemporary and classical theatrical creations.

Artistic Programming

The festival offers an eclectic program mixing contemporary theater, classical theater, and innovative performances. Local and national companies take turns offering the public quality shows in different spaces of the abbey, from the cloister to the vaulted halls.

A place steeped in history

The Royal Abbey, founded in the 9th century, is one of the architectural jewels of Charente-Maritime. The festival allows us to rediscover this heritage from an artistic perspective, creating a unique dialogue between ancient stone and living art.

Where does it take place — Théâtre à l'Abbaye

Abbaye Royale de Saint-Jean-d'Angély
9 Place de l'Abbaye, 17400 Saint-Jean-d'Angély

Théâtre à l'Abbaye in brief

Music Ecology Social Economy Outdoor Participatory Charente-Maritime

History of Théâtre à l'Abbaye

Edition 2025 Jul 2025 Edition 2024 Jul 2024

Festival-goer reviews

No review yet. Be the first!

No rating yet — be the first!

Were you there?

Share your experience with the community

Your rating (optional)

Have you spotted an error or missing information?

Help us keep this listing up to date. Every suggestion is reviewed by our team before publication.

Contact Théâtre à l'Abbaye

Festival-goer photos

No photo yet. Share yours!

Share your photos

5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)